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Attractions Near our Downtown Vancouver Hotel

What We Love to Do in Vancouver

All work and no play makes for a very dull day and vacation mind you! So we have created a list of our favourite spots you won’t want to miss while you’re in town. We’ve highlighted a few well-known attractions near our hotel i n Vancouver, BC as well as a couple of local gems you may not have heard about, but we think are well worth a visit. Need more hints about where to go and what to do? Just ask! We’d love to give you the inside scoop. Our hotel in Vancouver, BC is ideally located to explore all that our diverse city has to offer, from the arts to incredible food and more.

Beaver Lake & Artist Display Areas, Stanley Park

Home to a wide variety of bird species, beavers, and fragrant water lilies, Beaver Lake in Stanley Park is accessible only on foot. It features a 1 km-long pathway surrounding its edge. You’ll also find artist display areas dotted around the park and often times, the artist is available to discuss his or her works.

West End Farmers Market

Running June – October on every Saturday at Nelson Park, located on the corner of Comox and Thurlow streets, visitors can expect the best in local produce, prepared foods and crafts.

Local Restaurants and Food Carts

Adjacent Denman Street is home to a multitude of storefronts and restaurants, boasting culinary delights from all over the globe. From falafels at Babylon Café to hand-made ramen at Kintaro to the solid Western cuisine offerings at Cactus Club Cafe, Denman Street is a foodie delight.

Vancouver Aquarium

Located within minutes of the hotel’s front door, Stanley Park is an ecological oasis in the heart of the city—perfect for a jog, stroll or picnic. While you’re there, check out the Vancouver Aquarium, a dynamic place to learn about and experience aquatic life first-hand.

Stanley Park

Located within minutes of the hotel’s front door, Stanley Park is an ecological oasis in the heart of the city—perfect for a jog, stroll or picnic. While you’re there, check out the Vancouver Aquarium, a dynamic place to learn about and experience aquatic life first-hand.

English Bay

Located almost at the hotel’s front door, English Bay connects to the Stanley Park Seawall, a popular running and biking route. English Bay features the Cactus Club Café, as well as kayak rentals, volleyball courts, beaches and events such as the Polar Bear Swim.

Granville Island

Located across the water, hotel guests can take a trip across False Creek in one of Vancouver’s little blue aqua ferries. Granville Island is a sprawling haven of activity featuring fine restaurants, theatres, galleries and artists’ studios and all things fresh: seafood, fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers, candies and fudge, breads and baked treats.

Science World

Just a little blue ferry trip across the water, Science World provides children and families with access to cutting edge, galleries, films and hands-on educational programs. Aiming to inspire future science and technology leadership, Science World also features a rotating public exhibit area and gallery.

local favorites

Local Events

Honda Celebration of Light

Jul 25, 2015 10:00 pm — Jul 25, 2015 10:30 pm

The Celebration of Light is not only Vancouver’s biggest event, but it’s also the largest offshore fireworks competition in the world and attracts up to 400,000 spectators along English Bay each evening. Owned by the Not For Profit Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society.

The Coast Plaza Hotel is just 2 blocks away from event. We also have some room types with water views where you can watch the fireworks from your balcony.

Honda Celebration of Light

Jul 29, 2015 10:00 pm — Jul 29, 2015 10:30 pm

The Celebration of Light is not only Vancouver’s biggest event, but it’s also the largest offshore fireworks competition in the world and attracts up to 400,000 spectators along English Bay each evening. Owned by the Not For Profit Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society.

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